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    F M DON'S

    4.1 (515 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Caesar Salad, fresh made bread, and a bud light
    Joe T.

    Another exceptional meal at FM Dons! Always consistently excellent, and world class service too. Order was taken immediately and delivered to the table in a few minutes. Delicious Caesar salad with just the right amount of cheese and dressing added, perfect! The jambalaya like dish was also incredible! Every bite was a delight! And the dessert of chocolate cake made it another perfect meal at FM Dons. If you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to go to FM Dons, it is exceptional!

    Bison meatloaf
    Flo V.

    Hadn't been in a while.... glad we did. Every time we stop in for cocktails or a dinner, the consistency of our meals are always the same. Delicious. We sat at the bar and the service was quick and friendly. This time, my husband ordered the Bison meatloaf. Served over perfectly season mashed potato's and carrots. The Bison meatloaf was moist and full of flavor. I ordered the salmon with the French green beans. It comes with grilled Brussel spouts (which I don't care for) but they easily traded out the vegetables for another. No problem. The salmon just melted in my mouth and had a nice seared crisp on top. Add in a nice glass of Merlot..... and voila' ...... perfection. !!!!! The outside patio door was closed due to the cold wind, which was very nice. Our only concern was the noise level. The table behind was had a group of 6, and their talking & laughter carried quite far & loud. Sometimes annoying. Would love to see something done to address the noise. Love the food and the friendly staff !! Definitely will be back.

    January 2026 - Bison Meatloaf w/veggies & mashed potatoes - my husband loved it!
    Margaret M.

    January 2026 The food was so delicious, from start to finish - see photos. Service - The check in was a bit chaotic but we got a great table .. and our server was super nice. Ambiance - Loved our table by the window - it is quite loud inside due to the floors and no insulation to absorb the bigger noisy tables. But we still had a lovely dinner :)

    Salmon Caesar Salad
    D A.

    Lunch at FM Don's with friends. Decided to give this restaurant a second chance. Food last time not up to par but this time the food was great. Hopefully the chef will stay consistent. Glad we tried it again.

    Healthy bowl with salmon and wontons.
    Roxanne W.

    We had a lovely relaxing lunch with a most attentive waitress! The heathy bowls we each chose were perfection. Just enough dressing, salmon cooked medium and perfectly, and the salad greens, quinoa, and farro were very filling. We both took half home! Parking was no issue at all, on the street at 12p. Took me 40 mins from Venice but traffic was light. I am very pleased we decided to meet there. She came from N Fort Myers and her drive was shorter. I highly recommend FM Don's to all who ask.

    Delicious Octopus prepared by Chef Keith,September 11,2025

    Another incredible dining experience with Denise for a delicious lunch and a birthday celebration. Denise provided wonderful spot on service answered questions about the lunch menu and provided another exceptional dining experience. We are very fortunate to have a restaurant owned and operated by chef Keith and his wife Stacy.

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    Amanda F.

    Had dinner here without a reservation. Was easy to get a table. Service was prompt but not warm. The paper menu is always an interesting thing. Is it a germs thing? Or they'd rather toss them then clean a leather menu? Or they change the menu so often? I dunno, but it was clean and easy to read. We shared a salad. I thought it nice that the kitchen split it for us in the back, so we did not make a mess. It was a good portion. Lots of tomatoes and maybe too many dried cranberries. Dressing was perfect- not soggy. I had the meatloaf. It's nothing to write home about. Bison is a lean meat. The gravy was not very good but lucky there was not much of it. I just smothered the meatloaf in the delicious mashed potatoes. The green beans were plain- but cooked perfectly, same with the carrots. I added salt and enjoyed. My husband's dish was the star. He had the Faroe island salmon. It had such a nice crust on it. It was cooked medium to his preference. The corn succotash underneath was delicious. I'm not sure how the Brussels and shiitake mushrooms fit in, but we ate it all it was great. For dessert, we had the cheesecake. It was pretty standard. The crust was thin and soggy. There was some fruit drizzle on it and some whip. We ate it all. It was a pretty typical cheesecake, nothing to write home about. Prob won't get that again. The restaurant itself was busy. The bus boy was really keeping it clean. I was impressed that he checked the chairs and the floor underneath the tables. They make regular rounds on the bathrooms. I know because I was in it when they came around! Oops! They had a little space heater by the door which was good for the table there to not feel that cold rush of air every time the door opened. We were not given any cocktail menus nor did we see any QR code, but it looks like they have a full bar. We usually drink but we just had water. I could've been persuaded if I had seen something interesting. We were in and out in an hour. We appreciated that since we had a long day. We will prob com back and sit at the bar. Seems like they have some tasty small plates and they have a happy hour. Sitting outside will be nice in the summer time.

    Escargot
    Dan M.

    This was an upscale-casual eatery with an outdoor bar. The menu was not big but had plenty of interesting choices. The service was inconsistent throughout the night, but not a big deal. For starters, the tuna avocado tower and escargot were ordered. The tower consisted of ahi tuna, crispy wontons, spring mix, and a sweet chili sauce. The tuna was melt in your mouth good and the sweet chili sauce along with the wasabi enhanced the overall dish. The escargot was with lemon and butter along with a baguette. This was solid. There was a good amount of snail, but more bread could have been given as the bread that was given to the table came after the appetizers were done. For an entrée, I split two. The first was the grilled swordfish with a Mediterranean ratatouille, crispy polenta, and a roasted pepper harissa. This was not bad. The swordfish was cooked appropriately and seasoned well. It was a well portioned piece too. The roasted pepper harissa was really good too. The polenta was very dry and not seasoned. The ratatouille was alright. It was a nice mix of vegetables and olives. The other entrée was a tripletail special. It came with a tomato, onion, and garlic risotto. Again, this was alright. This was another good piece of fish and cooked ideally, but it just seemed to be missing something. The risotto was alright, a little liquidity. I also tried the beef tenderloin. It was the best item tried of the night. The beef was cooked to perfection and was so tender as well as flavorful. The potatoes and vegetables were tasty too. Will I go back? Possibly.

    Bison Meatloaf!!
    Jeff J.

    Stopped in on a weeknight for the $29 salad, entree and dessert trio. Wow!! Cheyenne was our server and her recommendations were top shelf. Tried the pomegranate martini and the Mrs. had a glass of Pinot G. She had the seafood bouillabaisse and really enjoyed it. I'm a meatloaf "ho", so I had the bison meatloaf. Mine was equally awesome! For dessert we had the recommended key lime pie and layered chocolate cake. Cheyenne really did her job well as our server and was spot on for decision-making choices and then provided top level service. She rocked!! The restaurant has outdoor and inside seating. Both are inviting. Yelpers, don't let this little gem get lost in your search. Thanks to Cheyenne for an awesome experience. Ask for her! Thanks to Maurice Cossairt from Edgewater Real Estate - Napels, for the restaurant recommendation. He's a great realtor if you are looking for one!

    Yana S.

    Great local place for food and drinks as well as live music. The service is always consistent, I have come here numerous times and the last time was for my birthday dinner. I like the modern vibe, and it's fairly priced. Reliable.

    Fresh bread served
    Monica J.

    We had the best service but we always do at this location. I had a really good menu special Dine for 29. That starts with super salad and your entrée followed by dessert. We have fish and chips, the chicken pasta and the grilled chicken. Everybody was happy. They must have an amazing Happy hour because the bar area is always full and you could hear lots of laughter coming from made for a great evening.

    Mahi special - elegant and simply delightful!

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    Met friends for dinner. Always an amazing experience here. The food and service exceptional

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    Great food and service! Easter was busy. Staff did a terrific job! Nice outdoor area to sit while waiting for friends, family or table.

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    Food, service, cocktails and ambiance were lovely! Very good waitress. We will definitely go again!

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    We went there for New Year's Eve. Service and food was awesome!! Great martinis too! Highly recommend.

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    The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Lots of water was served and the drinks were good.

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    Excellent restaurant! Service, food and service superior! Atmosphere elegant and beautiful design,

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    Food was excellent. No wait on a Sunday morning. Loved eating outside where it was much quieter than inside. Waitstaff great!

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    We absolutely would recommend FM Don's! The food is delicious and the staff and service are impeccable!

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    Outstanding for a party of 8. Food is excellent as well as service. Always a wonderful time.

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    One of the best filet's I have ever had! My husband loves the Bison meatloaf. We visit Dons at least 3 or 4 times a year.

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    Ask the Community - F M DON'S

    Open on thanksgiving?

    Yes, FM Don's, downtown Punta Gorda, will be open from 12 PM to 7 PM, on Thursday Thanksgiving day 2025.

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